Question 1

to assist or encourage, especially in wrongdoing

Accepted Answer

abet

Question 2

mild and pleasant

Accepted Answer

balmy

Question 3

to inflict physical punishment as a means of correction; to scold severely

Accepted Answer

chastise

Question 4

to interpret or read (something confusing or hard to make out)

Accepted Answer

decipher

Question 5

unconventional and slightly strange

Accepted Answer

eccentric

Question 6

a false or mistaken idea

Accepted Answer

fallacy

Question 7

thin and bony, starved looking; bare, barren

Accepted Answer

gaunt

Question 8

place of safety

Accepted Answer

haven

Question 9

having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned

Accepted Answer

indifferent

Question 10

to become weak, feeble, or dull; to droop; to be depressed or dispirited; to suffer neglect

Accepted Answer

languish

Question 11

A historical account or biography written from personal knowledge or special sources

Accepted Answer

memoir

Question 12

a sudden sharp feeling of pain or distress

Accepted Answer

pang

Question 13

express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behaviour or actions

Accepted Answer

rebuke

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